~ A I K O MAI C H I B I ~: INFINITE PROFILE

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Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Pop, R&B, Dance
Years active	2010 – present
Labels	Woollim Entertainment
Associated acts	Epik High & Nell
Website	ifnt7.com -- infinite7.jp

Infinite (stylized as INFINITE) (Korean: 인피니트, Japanese: インフィニット) is a seven member South Korean pop boy group under Woollim Entertainment, which is also home to other talents such as Epik High and Nell. The group consists of 7 members: Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, Myungsoo/L, and Sungjong. Infinite held their first debut showcase on the 9th of June 2010, performing their hit debut song, Come Back Again (다시돌아와) along with various songs from their first single, First Invasion. They performed their debut track Come Back Again for the first time on the 10th of June 2010 on M! Countdown.

Members

Kim Sung Gyu (김성규)

SUNG GYU (Leader & Main Vocal)
Name: Kim Sung Gyu (김성규)
Birthdate: April 28, 1989
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Watching movies, listening to music.
Talent: Speaking Chinese

Jang Dong Woo (장동우)

DONG WOO (Lead Dancer, Main Rapper, & Sub Vocal)
Name: Jang Dong Woo (장동우)
Birthdate: November 22, 1990
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Skateboarding.
Talent: Beatboxing, snowboarding.

Nam Woo Hyun (남우현)

WOO HYUN (Main Vocal & Dancer)
Name: Nam Woo Hyun (남우현)
Birthdate: February 08, 1991
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Skiing, tennis.
Talent: Cooking

Lee Ho Won (이호원)

HOYA (Led Rapper, Main Dancer, & Vocal)
Name: Lee Ho Won (이호원)
Birthdate: March 26, 1991
Blood Type: AB
Hobbies: Playing games
Talents: Dance, rap.

Lee Sung Yeol (이성열)

SUNG YEOL (Vocal & Rapper)
Name: Lee Sung Yeol (이성열)
Birthdate: August 27, 1991
Blood Type: B
Talent: Rap

Kim Myung Soo (김명수)

L (Lead Vocal & Visual)
Name: Kim Myung Soo (김명수)
Birthdate: March 13, 1992
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: Cooking, exercise, rap.

Lee Sung Jong (이성종)

SUNG JONG (Vocal & Maknae)
Name: Lee Sung Jong (이성종)
Birthdate: September 03, 1993
Blood Type: A

Career

2010

In 2010, Infinite debuted in "You Are My Oppa", a reality show on Mnet based on the band. They performed songs from their first EP First Invasion.

2011

On January 7, 2011, the band debuted the single Before the Dawn (BTD) from their second EP Evolution. Promotions for BTD (Before the Dawn) ended on the February 17, 2011 on Inkigayo where Infinite performed a remix version of the song. The MV teaser for their next title song Nothing's Over, off their first single album Inspirit, was released on March 7, 2011. The full version was later released on March 16, 2011 ahead of their comeback stage on M! Countdown on March 17, 2011 where they performed both Nothing's Over and part of Shot. Infinite then continued promotions with their follow-up track Can U Smile on May 12 on Mnet’s "M! Countdown".

Their first album Over The Top was released on July 21, 2011 together with the MV of their title track Be Mine (내꺼하자). The MV teaser of their title track was first released on their official website at midnight of July 15 followed by an album preview on the 20th. The group then had their comeback on July 23, 2011 on Music Core. On the September 1st, 2011 episode of M! Countdown, Infinite took home their first #1 spot for Be Mine. On September 16, 2011, Infinite announced that they will release the repackaged album of Over The Top on September 26, 2011. On September 22, Woollim Entertainment revealed the music video teaser of Paradise, the repackaged album's promotional track. On 9 October, Infinite came first on Inkigayo for Paradise. Infinite then won their second trophy with Paradise on October 13 on M! Countdown. Sungyeol and L walked the runway in Fashion Week in Seoul. In November 2011, INFINITE participated in "Birth of a Family" where they had to take care of three dogs.

Infinite debuted in Japan with their first Japanese single To-Ra-Wa on January 26, 2011. Immediately after its release, their Evolution album hit #3 on real-time charts for sales in Korea.The song topped to #1 for ringtones on the daily charts of the K-POP section of Japan’s top mobile website. Infinite made their official debut with the Japanese version of BTD.

Infinite released their Christmas song "White Confession" on December 5th, 2011.

2012

Infinite will be doing their very first Korean concert and perform in front of around 8,000 fans on February 11–12 at Seoul Olympic Park in Songpa District, eastern Seoul. The concert is titled Second Invasion and follows after the band's debut album, titled "First Invasion". The tickets for de concert sold out within 10 minutes after being released online on December 14. A teaser for the concert was released.

Dongwoo was featured on Baby Soul/Yoo Jia's new single "She's a Flirt" released on the 18th of January.

Member L is casted in the tvN TV drama "Shut Up Flower Boy Band" that started on the 30th of January.

Sunggyu and Woohyun will be making their musical debut in "Gwanghamun Sonata" on the 7th of February to the 11th of March at LG Arts Center.

On March 8th was released the first teaser for Infinite's comeback, which is schedule for May.

Discography

Korean Discography

Albums

2011: Over The Top

Repackaged Albums

2011: Paradise

EPs

2010: First Invasion
2011: Evolution

Single Albums

2011: Inspirit

Digital Single Albums

2010: She's Back
2011: White Confession (Lately)

Japanese Discography

Singles

2011: BTD (Before the Dawn)
2012: Be Mine

2010: First Invasion

*First Invasion*
EP by Infinite
Released	June 9, 2010
Recorded	2010
Genre	Pop
Length	16:36
Label	Woollim Entertainment
Singles from First Invasion
"Come Back Again" Released: June 9, 2010 "She's Back" Released: August 4, 2010

Track listing

1. "Infinity" (typeset as ∞)

2. "다시 돌아와" (Come Back Again)

3. "She's Back"

4. "날개" (Wings)

5. "붙박이 별" (Fixed Star)

6. "맡겨" (Entrust)

2011: Evolution

*Evolution*
EP by Infinite
Released	January 6, 2011
Recorded	2010
Length	17:39
Label	Woollim Entertainment
Producer	Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Su

Singles from Evolution
"Voice of My Heart" Released: December 29, 2010 "BTD (Before the Dawn)" Released: January 6, 2011

Track listing

1. "Evolution" (Intro)

2. "BTD" (Before the Dawn)

3. "Can U Smile"

4. "Hysterie"

5. "마음으로.." (Voice of My Heart)

6. "몰라" (I Don't Know)

2011: Inspirit


EP by Infinite
Released	March 17, 2011
Recorded	2011
Genre	Pop, dance
Length	9:44
Language	Korean
Label	Woollim Entertainment
Producer	Han Jaeho and Kim Seungsoo
Singles from Inspirit
"Nothing's Over" Released: March 17, 2011 "Can U Smile (Remake) (Released as Broadcasting version)" Released: May 9, 2011

Track listing

1. "Nothing's Over"

2. "Shot"

3. "Can U Smile" (Remake)

2011: Over The Top

*Over the Top*

Studio album by Infinite
Released	July 21, 2011
Recorded	2011
Genre	K-pop, pop, dance
Length	34:12 38:38 (with hidden track) 44:24 (Repackage)
Label	CJ E&M Woollim Entertainment
Singles from Over the Top
"Be Mine" Released: July 21, 2011
Alternative Cover
Paradise Cover
Singles from Paradise
"Paradise" Released: September 26, 2011 "Cover Girl (Live version)" Released: February 24, 2012

Track listing

Digital CD

1. "Over the Top" (Intro)

2. "내꺼하자" (Be Mine)

3. "3 분의 1" (1/3)

4. "Tic Toc"

5. "Julia"

6. "Because" (SungGyu solo)

7. "시간아" (Time; WooHyun solo)

8. "Amazing"

9. "Crying" (Infinite H feat. Baby Soul)

10. "Real Story"

Repackage album (Paradise)

3. "Paradise”

4. "Cover Girl"

13. "내꺼하자 (Remix)" (Be Mine Remix)

Filmography

Variety Show

2010 Mnet "Infinite! You Are My Oppa!"

2010 Mnet Japan "Days of Infinite"

2010 MBC "Quiz That Changes The World" (SungYeol, SungJong)

2010 ETV "Wowman" (DongWoo)

2010 XTV "Lucky Strike" (WooHyun)

2010 Mnet "Mnet's M-Rookies"

2010 Mnet Scandal (SungGyu, WooHyun)

2010 KBS "1 vs. 100" (SungGyu, WooHyun, L)

2010 KBS "Star Golden Bell" (SungJong)

2010 KBS "Big Star! Dance Grand Prix"

2010 MBC "Flower Bouquet" (ep.08, ep.11, ep.29)

2010 MBC "Children of the Night" (ep.01, ep.02)

2010 MBC "Children of the Night" (ep.03, ep.04)

2010 MBC "Infinite Girls"

2011 KBS "Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2" (Hoya)

2011 SBS "Strong Heart" (SungJong)

2011 KBS "100 out of 100" (ep.25 - 28) (SungGyu, DongWoo, WooHyun, Hoya, L, SungJong)

2011 KBS "Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2" (Special Episode) (WooHyun)

2011 Tooniverse "Mak Irae Show"

2011 Mnet "The Beatles Code" (DongWoo, WooHyun, Hoya, SungJong)

2011 Mnet "Directors Cut" (SungGyu, Hoya, L)

2011 Mnet "Secret T"

2011 Mnet "Sesame Player Season 2"

2011 KBS "Star King" (DongWoo, WooHyun, SungYeol, L, SungJong)

2011 Mnet "Mnet Starcam Season 2 with Infinite"

2011 Mnet "The Beatles Code" (SungJong)

2011 KBS2 "Happy Together" (SungJong)

2011 SBS "Strong Heart" (WooHyun)

2011 KBS "Immortal Song 2" (WooHyun)

2011 E Channel Life or Death Situation 1% (SungJong)

2011 MBC "Show! Music Core" (WooHyun and SungYeol as a MCs for a day)

2011 tvN "Comedy Big League" (DongWoo, SungYeol, L, SungJong)

2011 KBS "Birth of a Family"

2011 Mnet "Moon Night 90" (Hoya, WooHyun, SungYeol)

2012 KBS "Annyeonghaseyo" (SungGyu, WooHyun, SungYeol)

2012 KBS "Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2" (Hoya and DongWoo)

Drama

2011 SBS "While You Were Sleeping" (SungYeol)

2011 TV Asahi "Jiu Police Criminal Investigation" (Myungsoo/L)

2012 tvN "Shut Up Flower Boy Band" (Myungsoo/L)

Musical

2012 "Gwanghwamun Sonata" (Sungkyu and Woohyun)